Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (19 Rentals)
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Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frontier Village?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Frontier Village Studio Apartments | $1,261 | $1,074 | $1,448 |
Frontier Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $700 | $1,810 |
Frontier Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $795 | $2,819 |
Frontier Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,595 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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Cheapest Available Frontier Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier Village area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $700. Frontier Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Frontier Village apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA
As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frontier Village area is the $1.05 price per square foot Three Bedroom B Model at Prairie Lakes in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,392. The second greatest value Frontier Village apartment is the Chalet - Interior Non-Patio Model at Chalet at Prairie Trail starting at $1,700 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Springwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier Village apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prairie Lakes | Three Bedroom B | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - Interior Non-Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
Fieldstream Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Trailside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Brick Towne at Piper | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom (Original Building) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFrontier Village, Ankeny, IA
Ranked #19
Among neighborhoods in Ankeny, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA
Northwest Elementary School
Prairie Ridge Middle School
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Getting Around the Frontier Village Neighborhood in Ankeny, IA
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frontier Village Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment is $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frontier Village Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frontier Village is starting from $795 at Frontier Village.
What is the most affordable Frontier Village Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Frontier Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Lakes and starts from $1,392.
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